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• And it further goes on to say under this chapter, well, 186-C, as we know, is the chapter that deals
• to<00:41:56.000> say<00:41:56.240> under<00:41:56.480> this<00:41:56.640> chapter
• well 186 C as to say under this chapter well 186 C as we<00:41:58.640> know<00:41:58.800>
• is<00:41:58.960> the<00:41:59.200> chapter<00:41:59.440> that<00:41:59.680><
• c> deals<00:41:59.920> with we know is the chapter that deals with we know is the chapter

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its second meeting on House Bill 742, which would require catastrophic special education aid to be drawn from the education trust fund, and discussed whether to also examine differentiated aid within the adequacy formula. The chair said the committee had previously heard from HHS/Medicaid officials and now wanted to hear from local special education directors about how the aid system works in practice, including billing, training, data collection, and whether districts handle claims consistently. Members also referenced Arkansas as a possible comparison state and said they hoped to develop ideas by November to address the current funding process. Committee members focused on the current special education aid thresholds and the impact of proration. The chair described the existing formula as requiring districts to absorb costs up to 3.5 times the state average per student, with the state paying 80% from 3.5 times through 10 times and paying above that, and said FY25 appropriated about $34 million while actual claims were about $50.1 million, leaving roughly a $16 million shortfall that caused proration. Members also raised the possibility of lowering the threshold to 2.5 times and asked how that would affect the number of eligible students and costs. Another member asked about how districts decide whether services are education-related or medical-related and how Medicaid or private insurance reimbursement affects later state aid claims. District representatives from Boothby Therapy Services, Bedford, and Guilford introduced themselves and described their roles. Guilford’s director said the district tracks students with paraprofessional support, nurses, transportation, or specialized programming, uses a data system to log every service touchpoint, and tries to maximize both Medicaid and special education aid; she said a lower threshold would likely capture all students with paras or nurses and that rising staffing and service costs would increase the number of students over the cap. Bedford’s assistant director said the district uses a different system, tracks roughly 60 to 80 students a year, and pursues Medicaid and special education aid simultaneously but does not pursue private insurance if it would affect FAPE; she said reducing the threshold to 2.5 times would likely double the number of qualifying students. Members asked follow-up questions about software, data entry, and how districts decide whether to bill Medicaid or seek state catastrophic aid, and the directors explained that their systems log services by staff type and student, with some districts using the same data for both Medicaid and state reimbursement claims.

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• the uniform law and at least everything relating to cross-border discovery is in one chapter.
• the uniform law and at least everything relating to cross-border discovery is in one chapter.
• the uniform law and at least everything relating to cross-border discovery is in one chapter.
• What we did do is use the same RSA chapter in preparing the bill so that those provisions follow the
• uniform law and at least everything relating to cross-border discovery is in one chapter.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Bernice Mireku-North, and Senator Craig Zucker, I want to say that you have truly earned the next chapter
• Bernice Mireku-North, and Senator Craig Zucker, I want to say that you have truly earned the next chapter
• Bernice Mireku-North, and Senator Craig Zucker, I want to say that you have truly earned the next chapter
• Bernice Mireku-North, and Senator Craig Zucker, I want to say that you have truly earned the next chapter
• Bernice Mireku-North, and Senator Craig Zucker, I want to say that you have truly earned the next chapter

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, heard a prayer, and the Speaker urged members to remain respectful as difficult bills were expected later in the day. The chamber then moved through several ceremonial floor presentations honoring retiring members, including Delegate Barry S. Celebrity and Delegate Pam Queen, with resolutions read congratulating each on their years of service and lasting impact. The House also recognized an “interim birthday caucus” with a lighthearted resolution celebrating members born outside the session, followed by remarks and thanks from the Speaker and members. After the presentations, the House turned to business, including concurrence and nonconcurrence actions on Senate amendments. The chamber refused to concur in Senate amendments to House Bill 339 and House Bill 512, while House Bill 512 was then concurred in, read for final passage, and passed with 118 votes in favor and none opposed. The House also received messages indicating conference committees for several bills, including House Bills 107, 153, 769, 1063, and 1118. The House adopted favorable committee reports on a series of bills, sending many to third reading. These included measures on earned wage access, security guard certification renewal, county board and alcohol licensing matters, animal regulation, veteran status notation, procurement transparency, Public Information Act divorce records, election board qualifications, and a local sourcing database. During discussion of the local sourcing database bill, the minority whip asked whether business groups that had opposed the bill remained opposed after amendments; the floor leader explained the amended bill would require the Department of Commerce to create a searchable Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources of tariff-impacted goods and services.

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• So I wish Michael and his beautiful bride, Kenan, nothing but the best as they begin their next chapter
• in life with that I yield next chapter in life with that I yield back<02:12:43.520> thank<02:
• House Joint Resolution 75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8
• Third reading of the resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United
• Congressional disapproval under chapter Congressional disapproval under chapter 8<04:40:31.240><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• May this next chapter be as fulfilling as the legacy you leave behind. Mr.
• Senate Joint Resolution 11, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter
• 8 of Title 5 United States code chapter 8 of Title 5 United States code of<00:56:19.280> the<
• We remember her leadership as president of the NAACP and its New York chapter, which solidified her as
• with which solidified her York Chapter with which solidified her as<02:38:42.840> a<02:38:42.960

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is not a statute; this is in chapter law, and I have been assured that once the final report is
• Much as I hate chapter law, that is in fact a convenience in this case.
• and<04:44:01.320> I<04:44:01.440> have<04:44:01.638> been this is in chapter
• bookkeeping, moving building code-related sections now in the land use and city grant of powers chapters
• into RSA 155a where they should chapters into RSA 155a where they should be<05:13:03.320> placed<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing opened on House Bill 192, which concerns the Joint Committee on Employee Classification process for state employee positions. Representative Peter Schmidt explained that the bill is a procedural step to send already-reviewed classifications to Korn Ferry and then into statute and the budget. Department of Corrections staff and Commissioner Helen Hanks testified that one Deputy Director of Medical Services position had been omitted from the bill by mistake even though it had already gone through the JCEC process, and they asked for an amendment to add it. Hanks clarified that the position is an existing classified job being converted to unclassified status, not a new position. The committee discussed how the amendment would work and the quorum requirements for the JCEC, then closed the hearing on HB 192 after no further testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 435, sponsored by Representative Don McFarland, which would clarify professional engineering licensure law. McFarland said the bill is intended to make clear that work in IT security, electronics, digital systems, computing, and software is not the practice of engineering requiring a professional engineer license, while preserving licensure requirements for fields such as civil, structural, and building-related engineering. He said he had consulted with the American Council of Engineering Companies and that the bill is meant to remove ambiguity and legal risk, not deregulate engineering. Several members with engineering backgrounds spoke in support, describing the distinction between licensed PE work and other technical fields, and one member noted that software development and regulated software work typically do not require a PE license. The committee voted ought to pass on HB 435 by a roll call of 16-0 and placed it on consent. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 210, which would create a commission to study the New Hampshire state flag. Representative Tom Corman argued that the current flag is a generic “state seal on a blue bedsheet” and does not meet common vexillological design principles such as simplicity, meaningful symbolism, limited colors, and distinctiveness. He said the proposed commission would include legislative members plus representatives of the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association, and would review the flag’s history and recommend whether to redesign it and how to do so. He also indicated he intended to add language to avoid costs, but the bill discussion was not completed in the portion provided.

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• Speaker. 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verses 16 through 18.

Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095, SB1721, SB1433, SB1316, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1459, SB1461, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, HJR1088, SB1684, SB378, SB1447, SB1920, SB1443, HR1047, SB1877, SB1884, SB1365, SB2174, SB1525, SB1810, SB1771, SB1805, SB1916, SB1530, SB1847, SB1990, SB2060, SB1992, SB1579, SB1778, SB2132, SB1623, SB2067, SB1589, SB1441, SB1224, SB372, SB1232, SB1264, SB1450, SB2011, SB2030, SB1980, SB1936, SB1477, SB1593, SB1725, SB1670, SB1480, SB1726, SB1633, SB1735, SB1632, SB1277, SB1217, SB1826, SB1824, SB1813, SB1326, SB1937, SB1641

Keywords: elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, waterfowl hunting, crane hunting, hunting guide, hunting outfitter, wildlife conservation, commercial hunting, outfitter license, guide license, hunting services, licensed guide, licensed outfitter, game and fish, hunting for compensation, waterfowl guide

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• I proudly represent the Hayworth FFA chapter as a national champion in the Environmental Services and

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HB4426, HB3704, HB4311, HB3044, HB4191, HB3465, HB3972, HB3759, HB3625, HB1411, HB2980, HB3015, HB3147, HB3277, HB3323, HB3443, HB3882, HB3406, HB2975, HB3977, HB3263, HB2988, HB3404, HB1770

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

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• that specifies that relatives are considered first for placement as that language already exists in Chapter

Bills: SB 2041, SB 1777, SB 1681, SB 2311

Keywords: child welfare, foster care, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, Family Code, conservatorship, placement selection, contract residential care, kinship care, relative placement, designated caregiver, best interest of the child, least restrictive setting, placement stability, child protective services, residential treatment, group home, family reunification, Texas foster system, residential care

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• I think it's Chapter 43 that says anyone attempting to hunt or catch anything has to have a hunting license

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18

Keywords: SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox

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• OFTEN GETS OVERLOOKED BECAUSE IT IS COMPLICATED AND REALLY EACH INDIVIDUAL PERSON THAT INTERACTS WITH CHAPTER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Members, many proud members of the Texas chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment

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• The Texas chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment officials are gathering in

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The reason for that is, as I just described, the entire theft chapter, 637, has definitions that apply
• I spent all of my house years in environment and agriculture, and we work many times on this chapter
• I spent all of my House years in environment and agriculture, and we work many times on this chapter
• I'm here on behalf of the NAACP and the three branches and the one college chapter at Dartmouth.
• <02:47:14.319> at branches and the one college chapter at branches and the one college chapter

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• Whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter 1 in the Bible, because that passage condemns every

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• and while hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is an unforgettable triumph, I know this is your greatest chapter
• and while hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is an unforgettable triumph, I know this is your greatest chapter
• Laura oversaw the helm of a historic chapter of Kansas GOP's First Congressional District.
• /c><00:55:05.799> of<00:55:05.920> a<00:55:06.040> historic<00:55:06.440> chapter
• oversaw the Helm of a historic chapter oversaw the Helm of a historic chapter of<00:55:07.000>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He added that the bill itself changes what is underneath the chapter law right now for the math learning
• Then this bill, this legislation in this chapter of law, allows the amount to be due to the communities
• <01:55:38.440> of<01:55:38.599> law legislation in this chapter of law legislation
• in this chapter of law allows<01:55:39.840> the<01:55:40.480> the<01:55:41.079> uh
• is not an agent of under this chapter is not an agent of the<03:47:17.479> state<03:47:18.159

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which clarifies that dual and concurrent enrollment courses may not exceed four credits. Members said the bill came from the community college system and was intended to preserve the program’s high school-to-college pathway. An amendment changing the effective date to passage was adopted 18-0, and the committee then voted 18-0 to recommend OTPA on the bill as amended, with the bill placed on the consent calendar. The committee then retained HB 295 and HB 366, both related to school building aid, after members said the issues were complex and needed more work. Both motions to retain passed 18-0, leaving the bills in committee without reports. The chair also said HB 354 would not be taken up that day because of possible changes from the Department of Education and others. HB 494, funding the math learning communities program, was then amended to flat-fund the program rather than increase it, with members citing budget uncertainty. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted 18-0 for OTPA on the bill as amended, placing it on consent. Finally, HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid, drew debate over whether charter schools should be treated differently from traditional public schools. The committee voted 10-8 for inexpedient to legislate, sending the bill to the regular calendar; Representative Damon was assigned the minority report and Representative Popovic the majority report. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, where members discussed flat-funding the program at $2.5 million per year and the potential impact on course availability, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.

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• So, looking at—so we've heard from a couple not-for-profits, but when I'm looking at Chapter 292, which
• I'm looking at chapter I'm looking at chapter 292<01:36:30.119> which<01:36:30.320> goes
• study exemption study exemption study committee<02:11:57.360> the<02:11:57.480> chapter
• 01.000> of<03:37:01.120> if<03:37:01.319> you're I also looked up, and under Chapter
• head I also looked up and under Chapter head I also looked up and under Chapter 7<03:38:01.000><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They're about whole chapters, right? 276-A is a chapter and 281-A is a chapter.
• right 276 - a is about um whole chapters right 276 - a is a<03:26:17.399> is<03:26:17.479>
• a<03:26:17.680> chapter<03:26:18.600> and<03:26:18.760> 281a<03:26:19.680><
• Okay, well, so the last time anything in this chapter was changed was 1999, 26 years ago.
• I suppose Melissa could research the last time it was paid under this chapter.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote. The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.

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• <00:12:47.600> and as she moves into this next chapter. and as she moves into this next chapter
• While we wish you the best in your new chapter, I will truly miss working with you, marching in that
• , I will truly miss working new chapter, I will truly miss working with<00:14:30.880> you,<00:
• To the players, your determination and your refusal to give up have written a new chapter in St.
• <01:02:56.240> in breakthroughs, and a new chapter in breakthroughs, and a new chapter in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all